For a more intense flavor, try using brown sugar instead of white sugar. Experiment with different spices like cardamom, ginger, or nutmeg. Add a tablespoon of butter at the end of cooking for a richer, glossier finish.
Candied Nuts
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME55 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS30
Transform simple nuts into a sweet and spicy treat with this easy recipe. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or adding a crunchy topping to your favorite desserts and salads.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate31 g
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Fiber3 g
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Protein9 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium48 mg
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Sugar26 g
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Fat18 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Prepare your workspace by greasing a baking sheet or lining it with a silicone mat. (Time: 2 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 5 mins In a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet, combine the peanuts, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the liquid evaporates and the nuts begin to crystallize with the hardening sugar. (Time: about 5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Reduce the heat to low. Continue to cook and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to coat the peanuts with the syrup as the sugar melts and darkens to a deep caramel color. Tilt the pan away from the heat as needed to prevent burning. (Time: about 10 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Once the peanuts are deeply bronzed, remove the skillet from the heat immediately. Stir to ensure even coating.
05 Step
Recipe View Sprinkle the peanuts with sea salt and cinnamon or chili powder according to your preference.
06 Step
Recipe View Tilt the candied peanuts onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them out to cool completely. Once cooled, break up any clumps.
07 Step
Recipe View Store the candied nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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Quinton Christiansen
Mar 12, 2025These candied nuts are so addictive! I made them for a holiday party and they were gone in minutes.
Kendrick Abbott
Mar 3, 2025I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The combination of sweet, salty, and spicy is amazing!
Merlin Carter
Feb 28, 2025Great recipe! Easy to follow and the candied nuts are delicious. I added a dash of cayenne pepper for extra heat.